Reuters Video: Environment

Melting glacier panic

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:50:01 +0000

Nov 18 - Retreating glaciers threaten devastating consequences as the planet warms, scientists warn.

Unlocking cancer cures in the Amazon

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 20:32:09 +0000

Nov 17 - Dr. Drauzio Varella and a small band of researchers make a monthly trip to the Cuieiras river in Amazonas state, with the belief that the forest's rich plant life can unlock new treatments for cancer.

Global warming hits China's Yangtze

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 13:35:01 +0000

Nov 10 - A report by the World Wide Fund for Nature says future of China's Yangtze basin is endangered.

Winemakers see red over climate

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 07:26:40 +0000

Nov 10 - Britain's winemakers have already had success with sparkling wines, and now climate change is helping the region take on the quality red wines traditionally associated with warmer southern climates.

Energy jobs key for Southern Cali

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 22:19:25 +0000

Nov. 9 - The sun shines 360 days a year in southern California's Imperial County. Since the recession began however, the unemployment rate proved a darkspot for the area.

India leopard in well rescue drama

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:03:01 +0000

Rescuers race to save a leopard after it plunged down a dry well in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh.

Another flood hits eastern Australia

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 11:23:01 +0000

Nov. 7 - A natural disaster has been declared in parts of Australia's east coast as torrential rains cut main roads and leave thousands of people stranded.

Hungry 'roos plague outback town

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 16:58:01 +0000

Nov 5 - Large numbers of kangaroos invade a drought-striken Australian town under nightfall in search of food and water.

Wanting for water at Pushkar Lake

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 20:13:01 +0000

Nov 2 - Trekking to the Pushkar lake for a ritual bath, thousands of Hindu devotees find the lake bed dry.